Department Of Transportation Uniform Tire Quality Grades
The following tire grading categories were established by the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. The specific grade rating assigned by the tire’s manufacturer in each category is shown on the sidewall of the tires on your vehicle.
All passenger car tires must conform to Federal safety requirements in addition to these grades.
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A/C (Air Conditioning)
The Air Conditioning (A/C) button allows the operator
to manually activate or deactivate the air conditioning
system. When the air conditioning system is turned on,
cool dehumidified air will fl ...
Tire Pressures For High Speed Operation
The manufacturer advocates driving at safe speeds
within posted speed limits. Where speed limits or conditions
are such that the vehicle can be driven at high
speeds, maintaining correct tire in ...
SPORT – If Equipped
This mode alters the transmission’s automatic shift
schedule for sportier driving. Upshift speeds are increased
to make full use of available engine power. To
switch between DRIVE and SPORT mo ...